Lack of Sleep Liked to Childhood Obesity: “As if parents need another reason to enforce their little one’s bed times: A new study has found a link between lack of sleep and unhealthy bodyweight.” (ABC News)

What ‘Modern Family’ Says About Modern Families: “In a rare concurrence, the darling of the critics is one of the highest rated comedies on television, and is the 20th rated show over all this season. This unusual success for a family comedy raises questions: What aspects of contemporary life has it tapped into? What does “Modern Family” say about modern families?” (New York Times)

Is It MTV’s Job to Raise Our Children?: “Sean Hannity asked me today on his radio show if I felt MTV had a responsibility to their viewers. No, I don’t. I think parents have a responsibility to their children to not allow them to consume inappropriate content.” (The Huffington Post)

Surgeon General Pushes Breastfeeding: “Americans should be more supportive of breastfeeding, the U.S. Surgeon General said Thursday. At a press briefing flanked by breastfeeding advocates — including director Spike Lee’s wife, Tonya Lewis Lee — Dr. Regina Benjamin detailed the plans of her ‘Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding,’ which includes greater cultural support of nursing at work, at home, and in the community.” (ABC News)

Phil&Teds Strollers Recalled Due to Amputation Risk: “The hinge mechanism on the Phill&Teds strollers pose a potential fingertip amputation risk, causing the stroller company to recall two versions of the popular buggies.” (Boston.com)